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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.37, 3,630.93 and 1,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.37, 3,630.93 and 1,033.71 is: 1,550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.37 : 3,630.93 = 1,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.37/3,630.93 = 1,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.37x = 3,630.93 × 1,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.37x = 3,753,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,328.65/2,420.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.73

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